Thermogenic???

What in the world is Geothermic?

I don’t know much about the word Geothermic. I assume the word has something to do with heat (thermal) and the earth (Geo)…GEOTHERMIC…makes sense, right?

   According to Websters.com the word Geothermal means “in relation to the internal heat of the Earth. The word Geothermic literally means “to create heat within the Earth”, interesting.

   Thermogenic is a related term for a similar idea, in relation to internal heat. In our bodies, Thermic effect of food (also commonly known simply as thermic effect when the context is known), or TEF in shorthand, is the increment in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate due to the cost of processing food for storage and use.[)

   The theory behind Geothermics can be used within our bodies to help add lean muscle, and is best known to us through the phrase, “burning fat”. Ephedrine is a commonly used supplement to aid in fat burning, or Adipose-Thermo-genesis. But I believe that Thermogenics can be better reached through the food we eat.

   Thermogenic food is, in my opinion, a safer way to take advantage of our planet’s life giving natural resources, while not allowing us to absorb unknown chemicals and potential allergens that can cause problems for us later in life.

   Capsaicum, found in most hot peppers has thermogenic qualities; however, the foods with the highest thermogenics are Lean Meats like, chicken and turkey breast, most fish and shellfish and eggs. For you veggie heads, citrus fruit and green tea are also highly thermogenic. Oh and hot sauce too. (Thanks Jon)

Much like the planet we love and live on, our bodies have natural ways to induce healthy activity and become more efficient. Thermogenics promote healthy red blood cell production which can lead to quicker recovery times after injury.

  

  Keeping the above information in mind, let’s try and add more Thermogenic foods to our lifestyle. Let’s also try harder to boost the effects of these chemical releasing foods by making the choices we need to make in order to get up off the sofa, turn off the TV and become more active individuals.

 

  I Hope everyone has a great week and I also hope everyone makes an extra healthy tomorrow!

SMILE!!!!

ROB

(I hope if you're re-reading this, it makes more sense...)